ANDEAN SPIRITUALITY, Q’ERO NATION MYSTIC TOURISM AND THERMOMEDICINAL HOT SPRINGS
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Embark on a spiritual odyssey from Cusco to the Q’ero Nation, a journey through scenic wonders and ancient traditions. Ascend to 4700 meters, partake in a three-hour Gratitude ceremony led by a Paq’o, and savor a Box Lunch. Descend, enriched by the magic of the Andes and a deep connection to the earth.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Fleece jacket
- Rain jacket
- Warn jacket
- Personal medicine
- Money in soles
- swimwear
Itinerary
for living this experience, we will leave from Cusco city early in the morning, will head towards to capital of the Paucartambo, which is Paucartambo too.
This route will take it goes to south of the city, crossing through San Sebastián and San Jerónimo districts, when will get Wacarpay lake we will take the brach out towards Huambutio and from there we will take the bridge that leads to Huancarani town and then we will keep going to our first destination. When will arrive to Paucartambo approximately at 8:30 am will have our breakfast at Q'inty Nature Café-Restaurant After that breakfast will start our next journey towards Q'ero Territory, the Qero nation is considered the last evidence of a race closer to the Inca race, settled in the mountains and surviving with the same agricultural strategies as our ancestors and to get to this place we will travel by road that will begin to rise. through the different altitudinal levels until reaching approximately 4700 meters.
On this journey you can clearly see and observe the changes in the landscapes and also in the flora and fauna, as well as being able to appreciate the inter-Andean Valleys and the great peaks of ancient mountains. The Apus (Gods) protectors of the Q'ero Nation. We will arrive at K'allacancha town, a place where we can find a growing population and a developing urban structure.
From this point we will begin the route towards a higher region called Puna, the landscapes will begin to change and we will observe a landscape with streams in the grassland ravines, small bushes and the presence of mountain geese and other species of birds, as well as We can also find Alpacas and Llamas grazing on the peaks and slopes, with their lively and peaceful looks.
After arriving at Pampa K'asa, we will be able to see the Chua Chua village whit its traditional houses surrounded by kanchas (circular fences) and its alpacas and llamas as its main livestock and economic source. In this place will be where we will have the Gratitude ceremony, it is here where a Paq'o, an Andean priest, will be waiting for us, who will be in charge of leading the ceremony of gratitude to the earth for all its kindness to us and also to thank for a good year to come.
We will have a ceremony of approximately three hours, with the active participation of all members of the trip. Being in Q'ero territory is a very pleasant experience, you feel the spirituality in the air, you feel the magic and grandeur of the Andes, you can feel the purity of the air.
After finishing our gratitude ceremony and the start of a new year, we will have a Box Lunch with Coca and Muña infusion.
We will have one hour of free time to learn about and see samples of original fabrics from the Community. To then begin the descent towards Paucartambo.
This second day, after a restful rest, we will have our breakfast at Colonial House in Q,inty Nature Restaurant, before beginning our excursion to natural medicinal hot spring pools of Chimur.
We will leave from Paucartambo heading to Challabamba and then we will take the road following the valley of the Mapacho River, crossing several towns and old former ranches, we will reach the Chimur bridge, which is part of the trails system in the inca time (Q'apaq Ñan) that comes from Pisaq in the sacred valley and It heads towards the Antisuyo (jungle region), this was a suspension bridge similar to the Inka bridge of Qeshuachaqa (unique bridge still visible).
There are traces of an archaeological rest that were control step; from where we can observe the canyon of Chimur close that ancient bridge there is a car bridge to get in over fifteen minute the pools of hot spring, that pools of Chimur are thermo-medicinal pools that temperature ranges are from 46 °C to 53 °C, these crystal-clear waters have a complex of several swimming pools, closet areas, rinse showers and a toilet area.
The natural environment gives it a magical touch, becoming a place of recreation, relaxation and healing.
These waters have the chemical composition of iron, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, potassium, silicon, carbon, as well as some trace elements such as aluminum, barium, nickel, zinc.
This composition of the waters and its temperature make it an ideal place to relax and combat chronic rheumatic problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, poor circulation, skin diseases, stress, and chronic gynecological diseases.
It is in this place where we will have our lunch prepared by our chefs that we will enjoy outdoors and made with products from the region.
After enjoying a day of relaxation, we will take our private transportation service to return to Paucartambo and later to the city of Cusco.